job summary: Join our clients dynamic team as an Engineering Lead - Medical Product NPI and play a pivotal role in launching innovative medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development, from design to manufacturing, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Lead technical efforts, mentor engineers, and oversee risk management, prototyping, testing, and process optimization. If you're a seasoned professional with expertise in NPI, medical devices, and leadership, and you're ready to travel up to 50% to support exciting on-site activities, we want to hear from you! location: SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida job type: Contract salary: $57 - 73 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Lead technical aspects of product launch, ensuring milestones align with scope, schedule, and budget.Mentor and guide engineers, fostering innovation and best practices.Collaborate with R&D, regulatory, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.Oversee design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing of new medical devices.Identify risks early, conduct FMEA, and implement mitigation plans.Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, CE).Support regulatory submissions, audits, and validation processes (IQ, OQ, PQ).Develop and review technical documentation (DHF, risk files, validation reports).Promote continuous improvement and process optimization in engineering practices.Utilize CAD tools, understand manufacturing processes, and apply DFx principles.Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.Travel up to 50% for on-site product launch activities.Apply expertise in medical catheters, adhesive dispensing, laser welding, and UV bonding. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Professional EngineerProfessional EngineerMechanicalProject ManagementPlasticsCADManufacturing Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.